Downtown Geneva
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Popular places to visit
Flower Clock
One of the most famous symbols of Geneva is a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons.
Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it.
Place du Bourg-de-Four
For centuries, this popular square in Geneva’s old town has served as a meeting place. Dine in a bistro, visit antique stores and admire the architecture.
Brunswick Monument
Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.
Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum
Learn about tribal cultures and ancient civilizations through their distinctive art and relics. See why some of the pieces are considered to be masterpieces.
Chapel of the Maccabees
Gaze up at the spectacular ceiling paintings and note how the sunlight penetrates the stained-glass windows in this magnificent chapel.
Things to do
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Geneva: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Geneva
Hotel Suisse
Great rooms, close to everything, missed breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
citizenM Geneva
great location great service
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
We enjoyed 3 nights at this hotel. Overall our stay was excellent. The hotel is very clean, modern & well located being a 15 minute walk from the main train station. This was convenient for us as we did 2 day trips by train to Annecy & Montreux. Our room was very comfortable & surprisingly quiet. ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Royal
We stayed in one of their new room categories that is a mini-apartment, equipped with a small kitchen and living space. We were there for a week with 4 of us (two parents, two tweens) and this space worked well. They kids slept on the sofa bed which was comfortable, but note the bed and living space ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Edelweiss
The room was lovely and clean, the staff were very friendly/helpful and the location ideal for the station and Christmas market.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Amazing breakfast and room was exceptional
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Geneva
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.
Geneva City Centre
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Geneva City Centre. Check out top attractions like Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Cornavin
While you're in Cornavin, take in top sights like St. James Way and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Pâquis Navigation
Though Pâquis Navigation may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paquis Baths and Mont Blanc Bridge.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
Quai du Mont-Blanc
Travellers come to Quai du Mont-Blanc for its lake views, and you can see top attractions like Brunswick Monument and Sisi Monument while you're in town.
